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Leadership Beyond the Balance Sheet: Grishma Kewada on Risk, Resilience, and Redefining Confidence in Finance

Singapore, January 20, 2026 — As global businesses navigate an environment defined by economic fragmentation, geopolitical tension, and persistent volatility, the expectations placed on financial and risk leaders have never been higher. Today’s leaders are not only stewards of capital; they are custodians of trust, culture, and long-term resilience. For Grishma Kewada, Chief Executive and Country Manager for Singapore at Coface, this evolution is not theoretical, it is deeply personal. With almost two decades of experience across investment banking and insurance, spanning markets such as China, Thailand, and Singapore, her leadership philosophy has been shaped by the realisation that financial…

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Salesforce Research: 75% of APAC CFOs Are Confident That AI Agents Will Transform Existing Organisational Structures and Drive Revenue

CFOs acknowledge that AI has transitioned from an emerging technology to a strategic instrument, with only 3% of APAC CFOs remaining conservative in their AI strategy, a significant decrease from 63% five years ago. Singapore, 20 August 2025 – New research from Salesforce indicates that Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in Asia Pacific (APAC) have fundamentally altered their approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI). They have transitioned from being cautious spenders to strategic investors who are relying on AI not only for cost-cutting but also as a critical engine for long-term revenue growth. A remarkable 63% of APAC CFOs reported a conservative AI…

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